Police responded at approximately 1:15 a.m. to the area of Krueger Place and Popular Street in the city of Passaic on a reported stabbing.
A 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, both from Passaic, were stabbed during an altercation.
The 16-year-old male was pronounced deceased.
The 17-year-old male was transported to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for medical treatment.
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to call 1-877-370-PCPO.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
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